Imu hurriedly objected, looking utterly unwilling. "That's a bad idea, God! This monkey is loud, unruly, and hopelessly mischievous. Just looking at him is annoying! Bringing him along will only hold us back as we travel the world and purge the demons! There's no reason to take him!"
"Besides, monkeys are the worst!"
Yet the instant the yellow-haired monkey on the ground heard those words, he exploded with joy!
His eyes shone like stars, and he trembled with excitement, nodding frantically for fear the deity would change his mind.
Follow God!
Follow the strongest deity in all creation!
How was this a burden? This was the greatest opportunity of his life! A blessing he had never even dared dream of!
The deity smiled gently, ignoring Imu's protests and letting the spirit monkey leap about in delight.
From that day onward, a wondrous sight appeared upon the vast, ancient land.
A nameless deity, with the haughty divine bird Imu perched on his shoulder wearing a golden crown, and a lively, spirited ancient monkey following behind him.
The three traveled together, crossing mountains and seas and exploring the vast world. They continued searching this ancient realm for the remaining Outworld Demons, eliminating hidden threats as they walked onward through the years.
The entire Shinobi World erupted. Everyone stared up at the Sky Screen, their mouths hanging open and disbelief written all over their faces.
"Oh my god! Another strange creature that's gained intelligence and can speak! And it's a monkey!"
"That monkey is ridiculously lucky! He got beaten up for causing trouble, only for the deity to take him in and let him travel the world alongside him! What an incredible opportunity!"
"Do you think this monkey really might be the one who founded the Holy Knights in the future? Imu has